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Liquefier

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liq·ue·fy also liq·ui·fy  (lkw-f)
v. liq·ue·fied, liq·ue·fy·ing, liq·ue·fies
v.tr.
To cause to become liquid, especially:
a. To melt (a solid) by heating.
b. To condense (a gas) by cooling.
v.intr.
To become liquid.

[Middle English liquefien, from Old French liquefier, from Latin liquefacere : liqure, to be liquid + facere, to make; see fact.]

lique·fier n.

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